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At a time of resurgent white nationalism,  Beyond Sanctuary: The Humanism of a World in Motion foregrounds migrant movements and their abolitionist and decolonial imaginations and practices. Ananya Roy and Veronika Zablotsky will present their book and have a dialogue with the audience.
Event details of ‘Beyond Sanctuary’ with Ananya Roy and Veronika Zablotsky
Date
17 April 2026
Time
17:00
Location
SPUI25

Roy and Zablotsky remark that “this book is not a blueprint for radical sanctuary but rather an accompaniment to global revolt toward liberated life-ways.” Working through diverse radical positions, they challenge readers to ask: “What is sanctuary on stolen land?” They understand the present as shaped by the enduring aftermaths of settler colonialism and white supremacy, and argue that this condition demands a critical rethinking of justice, freedom, and reparatory justice. This edited volume is a significant contribution to the Black radical tradition, Indigenous studies, postcolonial thought, and critical refugee studies, in its effort to “think (from the West) otherwise.” It is also an urgent read, as uncertainties accumulate and we struggle to see beyond the shocking scenes that flood our daily lives. Most importantly, it is a call to continue our engagement with migrant communities in our cities, even when there is no guarantee of the outcomes. 

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